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Focused attention.
Every minute of the lesson is yours. Your trainer hears every note, catches every habit, and tunes the next ten minutes to what you just played.
Private lessons
Just you and your trainer.
One-to-one tuition is the fastest path to real progression — every minute is yours, the curriculum bends entirely around your goals, and scheduling works with your life rather than against it. Available across every instrument we teach, at our Kikuyu studio, in your Nairobi home, or live online.
Why this format
What makes it work.
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Faster progression.
No waiting for the group. Most private students progress through the ABRSM grades 30–50% faster than group equivalents, with the gap widening at higher grades.
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Schedule flexibility.
Pick the day and time that works. Reschedule when life intrudes (we ask for 24 hours' notice). No fixed cohort calendar.
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Curriculum is yours.
Pick the repertoire that excites you. Want jazz? Hymns? K-pop covers? Your trainer programmes around your taste while keeping the fundamentals on track.
Who it's for
Built for the right student.
- ·Serious students working toward ABRSM exams
- ·Adult learners with specific goals (a song, an audition, an exam)
- ·Performers and pre-professionals
- ·Students with specific learning needs (autism, ADHD, dyslexia — we accommodate)
- ·Anyone who has tried group and wants more depth
How it works
The shape of it.
Discovery
A short conversation about your goals, your story with music, and how you learn best. Sets the direction.
First lesson
Trainer assesses your current level (if any), agrees a curriculum framework with you, and sets a practice plan for the next week.
Weekly rhythm
Same day, same time, same trainer. 60-minute or 90-minute sessions depending on level. Practice plan emailed after each lesson.
Quarterly review
Every 12 weeks we check pace, repertoire fit, and exam readiness. Adjust as needed.
Recital opportunity
Private students perform at our termly student recitals — voluntary but encouraged from Grade 2 upward.
Pricing
Standard per-session rates apply — KES per lesson, no long lock-in.
Frequently asked
Before you book.
01Private vs group lessons — which is right for me?+
Private is better if: you want fast progression, have specific goals, your child is shy in groups, you have limited practice time and need every lesson to count, or you are working toward an exam. Group is better if: you thrive socially, you are starting from absolute zero and want low-stakes exposure, or budget is the primary constraint.
02Will my child get more out of private lessons?+
Usually yes — measured purely by skill progression. But "more" also depends on personality. Some children blossom in group settings (the peer dynamic motivates them) and stall in 1-on-1 (the attention feels like pressure). We will help you decide at the trial.
03Can I do private lessons online?+
Yes — most instruments translate well to online private lessons. We use a low-latency private classroom; for piano/keyboard we recommend a dual-camera setup (one on hands, one on face) which your trainer can guide you through.
04How often should private lessons happen?+
Weekly is the standard for sustained progression. Twice-weekly is reasonable for serious exam preparation or pre-professional students. Less than weekly (fortnightly, monthly) tends to stall progress unless you are an unusually disciplined practiser.
05Can I share a private lesson with a sibling?+
No — that would be a family-bundle / paired-private arrangement. See our /family-music-lessons page, where two siblings share a slot with the multi-child discount applied.
06What if I want to switch trainers?+
Absolutely fine — common, even. Personality fit matters more than credentials. We will arrange a transfer no questions asked; your new trainer gets a handover from the previous one so you do not lose any ground.
07Are private lessons more expensive than group?+
Yes, per session — because you have the trainer's full attention. Per-hour-of-actual-attention, they are cheaper than group. We share specific rates on the /pricing page; multi-child and enrolment discounts apply.
08What instruments are available for private lessons?+
Every instrument we teach: piano, keyboard, guitar (acoustic/electric/classical/bass), violin (and viola/cello), drums, voice, wind (flute/sax/clarinet/trumpet/trombone/recorder), and African instruments (marimba/litungu/orutu/etc.). See the instrument pages for grade ladders and faculty.
One trainer, your goals, your pace.
Book your first lesson — your trainer will meet you wherever you are, with a plan tailored to your goals.